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Inspection visit

Inspection

PHOENIX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING,THECMS #3952841 citation on this visit
1 citation recorded

Inspector’s narrative

What the inspector wrote

This survey cited 1 deficiency. The full statement and the facility’s plan of correction follow, verbatim from the federal record.

F 0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Based on observations, clinical record reviews, and staff interviews, it was determined the facility failed to ensure Enhanced Barrier Precautionswere in place for residents requiring enhanced barrier precautions for two of three residents reviewed (Resident 2, and Resident 3). Residents Affected - Few Findings include: Review of the facility's policy titled Enhanced Barrier Precautions dated April 1, 2024, documents it is the policy of the facility to follow state and federal guidelines to minimize the spread of Multidrug Resistant Organisms (MDROs) by implementing effective Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage. Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) are an infection control intervention designed to reduce transmission of resistant organism that employs targeted gown and glove use during high contact resident care activities. EBP are indicated for residents with any of the following: *Wounds or indwelling medical devices, regardless of MDRO colonization status. *Infection or colonization with an MDRO when contact precautions do not otherwise apply. Per facility policy effective implementation of EBP requires staff training on the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and the availability of PPE and hand hygiene supplies at the point of care. Clinical records review revealed Resident 2 had an unstageable (full thickness) sacrum (Bone at the base of the spine) pressure ulcer. Observation conducted of Resident 2's room failed to reveal evidence of EBP signage/communication. Clinical records review revealed Resident 3 had an unstageable (full thickness) sacrum pressure ulcer. Further clinical records review revealed Resident 3 has a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) (a tube used to receive nutrition through the stomach). Observation conducted of Resident 3's room failed to reveal evidence of EBP signage/communication. (continued on next page) Any deficiency statement ending with an asterisk (*) denotes a deficiency which the institution may be excused from correcting providing it is determined that other safeguards provide sufficient protection to the patients. (See instructions.) Except for nursing homes, the findings stated above are disclosable 90 days following the date of survey whether or not a plan of correction is provided. For nursing homes, the above findings and plans of correction are disclosable 14 days following the date these documents are made available to the facility. If deficiencies are cited, an approved plan of correction is requisite to continued program participation. LABORATORY DIRECTOR'S OR PROVIDER/SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE'S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Facility ID: If continuation sheet Page 1 of 2 Event ID: 395284 Printed: 05/15/2026 Form Approved OMB No. 0938-0391 Department of Health & Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES AND PLAN OF CORRECTION (X1) PROVIDER/SUPPLIER/CLIA IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION 395284 B. Wing A. Building (X3) DATE SURVEY COMPLETED 03/20/2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE Phoenix Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing,the 833 South Main Street Phoenixville, PA 19460 For information on the nursing home's plan to correct this deficiency, please contact the nursing home or the state survey agency. (X4) ID PREFIX TAG SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (Each deficiency must be preceded by full regulatory or LSC identifying information)
F 0880 Interview with the Director of Nursing, Nursing Home Administrator, March 20, 2025, at 12:55 p.m. where it was confirmed that the EBP process was not followed for Resident 2 and Resident 3. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm 28 Pa. Code 201.18(b)(1) Management Residents Affected - Few 28 Pa. Code 211.12(d)(1)(3)(5) Nursing services FORM CMS-2567 (02/99) Previous Versions Obsolete Event ID: Facility ID: 395284 If continuation sheet Page 2 of 2

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Citations

1 citation recorded*CMS

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0880GeneralS&S Dpotential for harm

    F880 - Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

FAQ · About this visit

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What happened during the March 20, 2025 survey of PHOENIX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING,THE?

This was a inspection survey of PHOENIX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING,THE on March 20, 2025. The surveyor cited 1 deficiency, recorded on the federal Form 2567 statement of deficiencies.

Were any deficiencies cited at PHOENIX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING,THE on March 20, 2025?

Yes, 1 deficiency was cited, each with a CMS Scope and Severity grade. The first was: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."

What type of survey was this?

This was a inspection survey conducted by state surveyors under federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) oversight. Findings are published on CMS Care Compare.

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